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Culture
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Herding in the aisles: The follow-the-leader approach that makes deplaning a nuisance
The herd mentality may have ensured sustenance and safety once upon a time but now it often blinds us to the right choice.
Rohan Banerjee
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Blackness and identity: In Cuba, an Afro hair care initiative goes to the roots and beyond
Community hair salon Rizo Libre aims to enable Black people to have a conversation about racism, identity and self-esteem – through their hair.
Rachel Pereda, The Human Journalism Network
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‘Hand of God’: How a young Indian Navy sailor returned from the dead in Australia in 1951
An 18-year-old stoker was presumed dead after he fell off a navy destroyer. By a miracle he survived, swam in cold waters to the shore and found his way back.
Ajay Kamalakaran
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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What explains reports of infighting within the BJP during the elections?
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
The Mysore court was once a melting pot of forms and genres, from which emerged a niche repertory for the veena that is scarcely known and rarely performed.
Malini Nair
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Why Britain rebuffed Australia’s effort to recruit Indian labour for its pearl fishing industry
The public anger over the exploitation of Indian labour across the British Empire made the government in Delhi wary of sending workers to Australia in 1920.
Ajay Kamalakaran
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Mine but not really mine: Why ‘owning’ digital items doesn’t feel the same
Our music, films, books and photographs are increasingly accessed via digital platforms rather than stored on our shelves.
Rebecca Mardon, The Conversation
Video
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Is chewing gum the way to a healthier diet?
The answer is no and here’s why.
Sandra Sunram-Lea, The Conversation
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
There isn’t as much scientific evidence to support its popularity as a health tonic as some influencers might like to think.
Stephen Hughes, The Conversation
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How Indians won civil rights in Australia
Government officials and influential private citizens took up the cause of Indian immigrants in Australia, which had a state-sanctioned discrimination policy.
Ajay Kamalakaran
The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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Younger generations have less freedom and independence – and it is affecting their happiness
Over-protecting children can inadvertently hinder their psychological development.
Fiorentina Sterkaj, The Conversation
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What Hannah Arendt’s philosophy says about not taking criticism personally
The distinction between who and what we are reminds us to uncouple our sense of self-worth from the opinions of others.
Samantha Fazekas, The Conversation
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Hindustani stalwart Amarnath’s path to musical glory ran through the carnage of the Partition
A new biography shines some light on the unusual life and art of one of the most admirable musicians of the 20th century.
Malini Nair
The Field
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil and Preet reach men’s finals
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ISL 2024 final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City, as it happened: MCFC win second Cup title
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Hockey: Rohit to lead 20-member Indian junior team in five-match tour of Europe